Question 1

How old do I need to be to get a piercing?

Accepted Answer

6+ with parent for Ear lobes unto thirds (see our ID policies below).
13+ with parent for most other piercings (see our ID policies below).
16+ with photographic ID (see ID below).
18+ for Nipple & Genital with photographic ID.

Question 2

Do you pierce babies and children?

Accepted Answer

We do not pierce anyone under the age of 6 years old.

Question 3

What ID do I need?

Accepted Answer

Photographic ID (not photos of photocopies) we accept:
Passport
Driving licence/provisional
Citizencard
Student card (with photo, name & DOB)
Photo card with original birth certificate
 
For 6-15 year olds we need a parent present to provide parental consent, this means you must bring the following with you:
Photo ID for the child,
Photo ID for the parent,
Full original birth certificate (parent must be named on it, if names have changed, please bring documents to support this, such as marriage certificate.)
For a legal gaurdian to sign on behalf of a minor, we need court documentation proving legal guardianship along with photo IDs.
 
We do no accept photocopies, photographs etc, all ID's must be original and un-tampered with.

Question 4

How do I book a piercing appointment.

Accepted Answer

You can book your piercing appointment directly on the Piercing Booking page of our website. Please ensure that you read all of the information on the page before booking. You must pay a £20 or £35 deposit in order to secure your booking. This price comes off the balance due on the day of your appointment.

Question 5

Do you use piercing guns?

Accepted Answer

No! We only use high quality sterlie, single use needles.

Question 6

Do you use numbing?

Accepted Answer

No, numbing gels and sprays can cause severe reaction and are entirely unnecessary!

Question 7

Do you sell jewellery and can you fit it for me?

Accepted Answer

Yes!
We have a vast array of items in stock for every piercing imaginable.
We only charge £1 per piercing to change jewellery bought from us, or £5 per piercing to fit jewellery bought elsewhere. 
You may be best booking an appointment for multiple jewellery purchases & fittings so we have enough time to serve you (£10 deposit deductible off £50 minimum spend). For one / two pieces of jewellery you will likely be fine just walking in during our opening hours.
Tuesday - Saturday
12-6.30pm

Question 8

Do I need an appointment to buy jewellery and get it fitted?

Accepted Answer

Only if you're getting more than 3 new pieces of jewellery and need them fittings too that we might suggest booking a single appointment. We have a minimum spend of £50 instore spend on jewellery before the deposit comes off. For less than that spend or for one / two new pieces you can just come by anytime without an appointment.
This is because we usually book up in advance and tend to turn multiple people away for piercings, that when someone books for jewellery and its super quick we could have seen someone else.

Question 9

What jewellery do you pierce with?

Accepted Answer

We use either solid 14k or 18k gold (availbale in yellow, rose & white varieties). We also offer implant grade, hypoallergenic & nickle free titanium ASTM F-136 , these are by far the best metals for fresh piercings.

Question 10

How should I prepare for getting a piercing done?

Accepted Answer

Have a good nights rest, shower (wash hair if getting an ear piercing), eat a meal at least an hour before coming into the studio and bring a sugary drink with you if you are feeling very nervous.

Question 11

Do you pierce female genitals?

Accepted Answer

Due to changes in the law regarding FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) female genital piercings are now classed as a mutilation as opposed to a modifaction, therefore we are legally not allowed to perform these piercings.

Question 12

Do you do microdermal implants?

Accepted Answer

No, we stopped doing them, however we can still remove them at a cost of £10.

Question 13

I think my piercing is infected

Accepted Answer

Come into the studio as soon as you can, so we can advise you what to do.
In the mean time, avoid touching it and all products. You don't need an appointment for this, come any time during our opening hours (Tuesday to Saturday 12-6.30pm).

Question 14

My piercing has got a lump, what should I do?"

Accepted Answer

Come by the studio as soon as you can for advice. In the mean time only use sterile saline solution wound wash such as NeilMed or H2Ocean to clean it and avoid products, touching and removing jewellery. No need to book for this, please come at any time. We also have an online guide here.

Question 15

Can I be pierced with my own jewellery?

Accepted Answer

No, we only pierce using high grade sterile jewellery that we supply.

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